I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok (Chicago, IL) in Nov 2021
Interview
I first went through a screening and right after I was asked for my availability for an interview with the Client Solutions Manager. I got scheduled for two interview.
Time for the interview comes around and somewhere in the middle of the interview, the manager states that they're not looking to hire a CSP. When she said that, I'm not sure why, but probably because I was so focused on the interview that my mind just blanked and I didn't think much of it.
The second interview comes and the person that was supposed to interview me originally got pulled into a meeting last minute. So I got scheduled with the talent acquisition specialist. We talked for a bit and she asks me why tiktok. Right after I answer, she says that she is not looking to hire a CSP as well because she fulfilled her headcount or something? My mind blanks out again because in my mind I was telling myself, "What was the point of all this then?"
As a result, I ask her what the next steps are? (stupid of me I know) but it was just such an abrupt ending that I didn't know how to respond. She gave me the usual cliche telling me to keep my eyes open on the website.
After we hanged up, I got so mad because I never had a chance in the beginning and I wasted all that time and energy into an interview I was going to get dropped from the beginning. Weird thing is, if you're not looking to hire somebody for a position, why have it on your website? As an app, it's great. As a company, A LOT of work to be done.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why tiktok, tell me how you handle ambiguity, walk me through your resume
very fast paced interview process but around 5 rounds total. i had a few interviews with 2 people on the team at once who would be colleagues but didnt work directly together.
Super easy process great way to know the staff and different positions. HR is really nice and it’s a great way to ask all your questions before moving forward. Great company
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Question 1
How do you work with someone that is unorganized but still gets the job done ?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at TikTok (Austin, TX) in Mar 2023
Interview
4 interview rounds for new grad/entry-level role in Austin. Ghosted and did not receive further communication after final round from recruiter and hiring manager (post two follow-ups and an internal follow up where the recruiter gave a timeline that was not followed) Never stop looking for other opportunities!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why TikTok? Tell me about something I cannot find on your resume that you do on your free time. What is on your FYP? What is a project you are proud of?